Project management is a core skill in facility management and is particularly important because of the wide range of projects assigned to the facility organization.

Projects can vary in scope, complexity, duration, and financial risk. Leading projects efficiently involves a comprehensive approach that encompasses initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Key objectives include:

• Understanding project roles and responsibilities

• Identifying and engaging stakeholders

• Implementing effective risk management strategies

• Delivering outcomes that align with organizational goals

Utilizing core project management processes and models within facility management contexts is essential for achieving success in these endeavors.

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Project Management training aims to equip facility managers with the specific skills needed to plan, execute, monitor, and close facility-related projects effectively, ensuring they align with organizational goals and are completed within budget and on time.

Training Objectives

Upon completion of the IFMA Project Management course, participants should be able to describe common facility management projects and project management roles, explain the inputs and outputs of the five project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure), determine appropriate project lifecycle activities, identify stakeholders and engagement strategies, develop project schedules and resource requirements, establish risk management processes, monitor project progress and outcomes, and formally close contracts and projects.